What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I like the Explorer GTX Lo because it feels lighter than a traditional hiking shoe but still plenty supportive. The LITECCELL cushioning is great on long days, and the Vibram outsole grips way better than I expected on loose, rocky sections."We lace up the Explorer GTX Lo Hiking Shoe when our plans call for steady miles, varied terrain, and weather that may or may not cooperate. With a waterproof GORE-TEX lining, the shoe stays dry through puddles, morning dew, and quick changes in the sky, letting us move confidently from trailhead to ridge without slowing down. The low-cut design gives us natural mobility while still offering the structure we want when the miles begin to stack up. Its split-leather and fabric upper balances durability with breathability, and the LITECCELL PU midsole adds cushioning that stays resilient through long days on the move. Underfoot, the Vibram TRAC Control outsole provides reliable grip on everything from gravel approaches to root-laced forest paths. When we need a modern, versatile hiking shoe that carries us comfortably from start to finish, the Explorer GTX Lo fits the bill.